Wielingenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1936 apartment on Sloestraat sits in the Wielingenbuurt, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam Zuid that feels like a village within the city. At 89 m² and €750,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average of €753,000, though the E energy label means higher running costs than many nearby homes. For context, most apartments in Amsterdam in this price range have better labels.
Residents describe the Wielingenbuurt as a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood, close to the city, main roads and green spaces. One says: "Feels like a village in the city." Another calls it "nice, cosy, child-friendly and quiet." The area is mostly pre-war housing (86% built before 1945), with a mix of singles and families. The neighbourhood Wielingenbuurt has a strong urban feel (over 7,600 addresses per km²), yet the streets are calm, mostly local traffic. The only downside mentioned is busy traffic on Scheldestraat.
For groceries, Ekoplaza and Aldi are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. The Dongeschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like College ZUYD and Vossius Gymnasium are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you'd expect, with Beatrixpark a short stroll away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including ME Makelaars B.V. and Huispedia.
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Sloestraat 8-2, Amsterdam
Very good · 2 residents
Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre. The Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance. Child-friendly. The only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros - Lots of green (Beatrixpark opposite us) - Good amenities - Quiet street where kids can play - Cosy Maasstraat around the corner - Feels like a village in the middle of the city Cons - Dangerous traffic on Scheldestraat - Rubbish bins often too full, causing lots of waste next to the bins
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About Sloestraat 8-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €750,000 is very close to the neighbourhood average of €753,000 and the median of €747,500. Recently sold apartments in the area went for an average of €810,375, so the price seems in line with the market. However, the E energy label is less efficient than most homes for sale here, 28% have label A and 24% have label B, which may affect running costs.
The Wielingenbuurt is a quiet, child-friendly area that feels like a village in the city. Residents praise the green spaces (Beatrixpark is a five-minute walk), the cosy Maasstraat shopping street, and the good amenities. The only downside is busy traffic on Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations. The neighbourhood has a strong urban density but mostly local traffic.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for trips to the city centre or further afield.
The apartment has energy label E, which is less efficient than most homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 28% have label A, 24% label B, and 24% label C. An E label means higher heating and electricity costs compared to better-rated homes, so you can expect higher monthly bills.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Dongeschool (primary) is about 300 m away, and secondary schools like College ZUYD, Vossius Gymnasium, and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are all within 500 m. The area is considered child-friendly by residents.
Ekoplaza and Aldi are just around the corner (about 250 m), and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. The cosy Maasstraat shopping street is nearby, and the Scheldestraat and Beethovenstraat are also within walking distance. Beatrixpark is a five-minute walk for green space.
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